4 h. ago River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction

By Rita Ugo The Federal High Court, Abuja, has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, Federal  Capital Territory (FCT)Commissioner of Police,Ajao Saka Adewale, and the head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede, and others from alleged continuous violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park […] The post River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction

Tribune Online River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun; the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale; the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede; and others from alleged continued violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park Estate dispute. River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction Tribune Online

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12 h. ago PICTORIAL: Enenche, Wife Visit Benue Community Over Killings, Distribute Relief Materials

The Senior Pastors of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche and his wife, Dr (Mrs) Becky Enenche, have paid a heartfelt visit to Yelwata community of Guma local government area of Benue State on Tuesday, following the recent gruesome attacks that claimed several lives and displaced many. Speaking to journalists upon arrival, Dr Enenche […]

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12 h. ago Ghanaians protest at Nigerian High Commission in Accra over alleged harassment of investors

By Philip Nwosu Dozens of Ghanaians on Tuesday staged a protest at the Nigerian High Commission in Roman Ridge, Accra, decrying alleged harassment, intimidation, and rights violations of Ghanaian nationals and investors in Nigeria by Nigerian security agencies. The demonstration, led by Ghanaian investment firm Jonah Capital and its local partners, comes amid escalating tensions […] The post Ghanaians protest at Nigerian High Commission in Accra over alleged harassment of investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Benue: Yelwata massacre a gross violation of rights to life – Lawyers Alert 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A civil society organization, Lawyers Alert (LA) has expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the horrific killings of over 200 defenceless persons on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue state. President of Lawyers Alert, Rommy Mom, in a statement made available to the Sun condemned […] The post Benue: Yelwata massacre a gross violation of rights to life – Lawyers Alert  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago No Credible Evidence To Substantiate Claims Of Internal Sabotage – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said there is no evidence to substantiate claims of internal sabotage within the military related to the Yelwata incident. The director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, stated this while reacting to reports suggesting that internal sabotage within the Nigerian military contributed to the tragic events in Yelwata, Benue […]

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36 h. ago Benue Killings: No Credible Evidence To Substantiate Internal Sabotage Claims — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that there was no evidence to substantiate claims of internal sabotage within the military over the recent massacre in Yelwata, Guma local government area of Benue State. The Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, stated this while reacting to reports suggesting that internal sabotage within the Nigerian military […]

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37 h. ago Flood: NEMA deploys relief materials to Yelwata community in Benue

Tribune Online Flood: NEMA deploys relief materials to Yelwata community in Benue In a swift response to the recent attack on Yelwata community in Benue State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed essential relief materials to provide immediate succour to those displaced and affected by the incident. Flood: NEMA deploys relief materials to Yelwata community in Benue Tribune Online

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39 h. ago “Benue Farmers Must Be Equipped To Defend Themselves” — VeryDarkMan Urges Action

Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has challenged President Bola Tinubu’s response to the killing of over 200 people in Benue State. Reports indicate that more than 200 people were allegedly burnt alive in one of the latest herdsmen attacks on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack, which has received […] The post “Benue Farmers Must Be Equipped To Defend Themselves” — VeryDarkMan Urges Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Kalu condemns Benue killings, tasks security agencies on collaboration

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has condemned the killings in Yelwata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Kalu, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, described the killings as barbaric and totally unacceptable. The deputy speaker, […] The post Kalu condemns Benue killings, tasks security agencies on collaboration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago BIPC donates bread, water to Yelwata IDPs, promises donation every three days

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi In a compassionate show of solidarity, the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has donated 500 loaves of BIPC bread and 1,000 sachets of water to victims displaced by the recent deadly attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The Group Managing Director of […] The post BIPC donates bread, water to Yelwata IDPs, promises donation every three days appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Benue Killings: Human Rights Advocate Blames FG Inaction, Seeks UN Help

Human Rights and Peace advocates, Dr Raymond Edoh, has issued a passionate plea to the federal government and the international community to take immediate action to stop the wave of killings in Benue State, following the killing of around 200 people in Yelwata. Edoh, in a statement on Monday, said the crisis has reached a […]

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65 h. ago IG Condemns Benue Killings, Says Attacks Threat To National Sovereignty

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has condemned the attack on Yelwata community of Benue State where over 200 people were killed as mindless, describing the act as terror not just on Benue, but a threat to tbe sovereignty and integrity of the entire nation. IGP Egbetokun who made this known during his […]

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65 h. ago CDS Joins IGP To Assess Damage Of Benue Attack Scene, Engage Community Leaders, Over 48 Hours After Herdsmen Killings

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, alongside Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Monday visited Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State to assess the aftermath of the gruesome attack that claimed the lives of over 200 villagers. This visit follows national outrage and mounting calls for federal intervention […] The post CDS Joins IGP To Assess Damage Of Benue Attack Scene, Engage Community Leaders, Over 48 Hours After Herdsmen Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Benue: Air surveillance deployed by military, IGP takes over security

The Nigerian military deployed air surveillance over Makurdi, Benue State and its environs on Sunday in the wake of the killings in Yelwata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. According to online reports, the surveillance aircraft has been hovering over the capital city and neighbouring local government areas, such as […] The post Benue: Air surveillance deployed by military, IGP takes over security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Pope Leo Condemns Benue Killings, Calls For Immediate Justice

Pope Leo XIV has condemned recent killings in Benue State, describing the incident as a ‘terrible massacre’ in which mostly displaced civilians were murdered with extreme cruelty. Speaking before Sunday Angelus prayer, the Pope described the violence as devastating, adding that most of the victims were sheltered by a local Catholic mission in Yelwata, Guma […] The post Pope Leo Condemns Benue Killings, Calls For Immediate Justice appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago SERAP Seeks Presidential Probe Of June 12 Annulment, Amendment Of Electoral Act

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to establish a presidential panel to investigate the annulment of the June 12, 1993, elections and identify those responsible for the deliberate violations of Nigerians’ democratic rights. SERAP also urged President Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister […]

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4 d. ago I Lost Brother, Wife, Kids In Fresh Benue Attack – Yelwata Resident

A resident of Yelewata community in Guma local government area of Benue State, Mr. Desmond Adidi, has disclosed that his elder brother, Emmanuel, the wife and four children were among those killed in the night attack by gunmen in the area. Yelewata is along the Lafia-Makurdi expressway, a few kilometers from Kadarako in Obi local […]

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6 d. ago Free Speech: US, UK, Canadian Envoys, Others Express Concerns Over Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act

Heads of Mission of five countries in Nigeria have expressed worries over the delay in amending the Nigerian Cybercrime Act 2015, stressing that the law in its current state can be misused to suppress free speech and violate the fundamental right of citizens and undermine the county’s democracy. In a joint statement to celebrate the […]

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1 week ago How Late CJN, Uwais saved my life in alleged 1995 fathom coup – Col. Bello Fadile

From Godwin Tsa Abuja A retired military officer, Col. Bello Fadile,  has recounted how the late Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais intervened on his behalf during his detention in 1995 over the alleged fathom coup by braving the military regime to ensure his release. Col. Fadile, the first military-trained lawyer with […] The post How Late CJN, Uwais saved my life in alleged 1995 fathom coup – Col. Bello Fadile appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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